The second edition of the Mzansi Super League is just around the corner, and all six of the franchises have named their retained list of players.

After the first season, teams have reassessed their priorities, but it is notable the number of Titans that have been retained. The franchise have the most national talent on their books so this hardly comes as a surprise.

Mzansi Super League retained players

International legend AB De Villiers remains intact as the marquee player for the Tshwane Spartans, where he will again be joined by Theunis de Bruyn, Tony de Zorzi and Lungi Ngidi as Sky Blues.The Spartans finished second from bottom in the first edition of the MSL laden with stars and will need to produce more consistently good cricket.

Down the coast, the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants have kept hold of Junior Dala, Heino Kuhn, and Chris Morris from the Titans stable.

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In Cape Town, the Blitz have again secured the services Quinton de Kock and fast bowling legend Dale Steyn, as he continues to ply his trade in the shorter formats after his retirement from the Test arena. The Blitz dominated the competition early on last season but were beaten in the final by the Jozi Stars.

The Stars will defend their crown with Aussie Dan Christian and Kolpak rebel Duanne Olivier among their retained players.

“It is fantastic that so many of the Titans have been retained up front, and it is a testimony to their skills and their nature,” Titans CEO Dr Jacques Faul said.

“We are proud of all of them, and wish them the very best over the course of the second season of the Mzansi Super League. Of course, we hope that the Spartans will go all the way.

“We look forward to several more of our players being taken up at the player draft that will follow in due course, and we look forward to another exciting edition of the competition.”

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